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2020-2023 Bentley Bentayga MPG & Fuel Cost
4 model years · 14–18 MPG combined
15,000 mi/yr · premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)
Cheaper to fuel than 2 of 10 standard SUV configurations, MY2023. Ranked against all rated configurations, not sales-weighted.
2020-2023 Bentley Bentayga at a glance
The 2020-2023 Bentley Bentayga covers 4 model years in the EPA database (12 configurations in all), rated 14–18 MPG combined. The newest model year, 2023, costs about $4,770 a year to fuel for its most efficient version, the Bentayga 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD (17 MPG), at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026). Powertrains over the years: gas and plug-in hybrid. EPA changed the ratings in 2021, 2022 and 2023. The best combined rating in the generation, 18 MPG, was reached in 2021 and 2022.
2020-2023 Bentley Bentayga by model year
| Model year | Powertrains | Combined | $/yr | EPA ratings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Gas, Plug-in hybrid | 14–17 MPG | $2,970–$5,570 | Ratings changed |
| 2022 | Gas | 14–18 MPG | $4,500–$5,580 | Ratings changed |
| 2021 | Gas, Plug-in hybrid | 14–18 MPG | $3,240–$5,580 | Ratings changed |
| 2020 | Gas, Plug-in hybrid | 14–17 MPG | $3,170–$5,880 | First year |
What the 2023 Bentayga 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs to drive
Per month
$398
$4,770 a year ÷ 12
Per 25 miles
$7.95
Per 100 miles
$31.80
Five years
$23,850
5 × the yearly cost, prices held at today's level
vs the standard SUV median
$930more a year
Class median $3,840 a year, MY2023
Based on 15,000 miles a year and premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2023 Bentley Bentayga MPG
Versus 2022: The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 17 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,500 to $4,770, $270 more.
On electricity 47 MPGe, with 18 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (3)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentayga (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,770 |
| EWB | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 21 | 17 | $4,770 |
| Speed | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 19 | 14 | $5,570 |
3 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid (Most efficient) | AWD | 20 | 47 | 18 mi | $2,970 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 51% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2022 Bentley Bentayga MPG
14–18 MPG · $4,500–$5,580/yr
Versus 2021: The most efficient configuration stays at 18 MPG. Its annual cost stays at $4,500.
Gas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentayga (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,500 |
| Speed | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,580 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
2021 Bentley Bentayga MPG
14–18 MPG · $3,240–$5,580/yr
Versus 2020: The most efficient configuration moves from 17 to 18 MPG, up 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,630 to $4,500, $130 less.
On electricity 46 MPGe, with 18 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentayga 4.0L 8-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 15 | 24 | 18 | $4,500 |
| Bentayga 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 18 | 14 | $5,580 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentayga (Most efficient) | AWD | 19 | 46 | 18 mi | $3,240 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 47% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
2020 Bentley Bentayga MPG
14–17 MPG · $3,170–$5,880/yr
On electricity 45 MPGe, with 18 miles of electric range.
See plug-in hybrid configurationsGas configurations (2)
| Trim | Engine | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentayga 4.0L 8-cyl turbo (Most efficient) | 4.0L 8-cyl turbo | AWD | 14 | 23 | 17 | $4,630 |
| Bentayga 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | 6.0L 12-cyl turbo | AWD | 12 | 17 | 14 | $5,880 |
2 configurations require or recommend higher-octane gasoline and are costed at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026).
Plug-in hybrid configurations (1)
| Trim | Drive | Gas MPG | Electric MPGe | Electric range | $/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentayga (Most efficient) | AWD | 19 | 45 | 18 mi | $3,170 |
Cost assumes EPA's utility factor: 48% of miles are driven on electricity (residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026)) and the rest on gasoline (premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026)).
Fuel cost by state
Yearly cost of the Bentayga 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD: $5,690 in California and $4,140 in Texas, a $1,550 difference.
- California $5,690
- Washington $5,350
- New York $4,710
- Florida $4,350
- Texas $4,140
Similar cars
Closest combined MPG among MY2023 standard SUV models.
Generations
- 2017-2018
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- 2020-2023
- 2024-2027*
Frequently asked questions
What gas mileage does the 2020-2023 Bentley Bentayga get?
EPA rates the 2020-2023 Bentley Bentayga at 14–18 MPG combined across 12 configurations and 4 model years. The most efficient version, the 2022 Bentayga 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD, is rated 18 MPG (15 city, 24 highway). By powertrain: Gas: 14–18 MPG; Plug-in hybrid: 19–20 MPG.
Which years had the best MPG in the 2020-2023 Bentley Bentayga?
The Bentayga 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD reached the generation's best combined rating, 18 MPG, in 2021 and 2022. The lowest top rating, 17 MPG, was in 2020 and 2023.
Did EPA ratings change during the 2020-2023 Bentley Bentayga?
Yes. Ratings changed in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
How does the 2020-2023 Bentley Bentayga compare with the previous generation?
The previous generation (2019 Bentley Bentayga) is rated 17 MPG combined and costs $4,630 a year to fuel; the 2020-2023 model is rated 14–18 MPG and costs $2,970–$5,880 a year.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2023 Bentley Bentayga per year?
Driving 15,000 miles a year at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), the Bentayga 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $4,770 a year. Across all 4 configurations the cost runs $2,970–$5,570 a year. That is a $2,600 difference between the cheapest and the costliest configuration.
How much does it cost to drive a 2023 Bentley Bentayga 100 miles?
About $31.80 per 100 miles for the Bentayga 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026), and between $19.80 and $37.13 across all configurations. That is the annual cost over 15,000 miles divided by 150.
How does the 2023 Bentley Bentayga compare with other standard SUV configurations?
The Bentayga 4.0L 8-cyl turbo AWD costs about $4,770 a year to fuel, $930 more than the class median of $3,840, and less than 2 of 10 standard SUV configurations. The comparison covers all 234 rated standard SUV configurations for MY2023, not weighted by sales.
How far does the 2023 Bentley Bentayga plug-in hybrid go on electricity?
EPA rates the electric range at 18 miles, with a total range of 420 miles when the gasoline engine helps. Once the battery is used, the car runs as a hybrid at 20 MPG. The Hybrid 3.0L 6-cyl turbo AWD costs about $2,970 a year, assuming EPA's utility factor of 51% of miles on electricity, at premium gasoline $5.36/gal (U.S. average, Sep 2026) + residential electricity 18.3¢/kWh (U.S. average, Jul 2026).
Is the 2023 Bentley Bentayga different from the 2022 model?
The most efficient configuration moves from 18 to 17 MPG, down 1. Its annual cost goes from $4,500 to $4,770, $270 more. EPA lists 4 configurations for 2023 against 2 configurations for 2022. See the 2022 Bentley Bentayga for that year.